Assessment of short and long-term pozzolanic activity of natural pozzolans using machine learning approaches

J Khatti, BY Polat - Structures, 2024 - Elsevier
This investigation introduces the optimal performance models for predicting the compressive
strength (CS) and pozzolanic activity index (PAI) by comparing the machine learning …

[HTML][HTML] Quantifying the global warming potential of low carbon concrete mixes: Comparison of existing life cycle analysis tools

A Witte, N Garg - Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
One of the most feasible approaches to reduce the carbon footprint of concrete, a critical
contributor to global CO 2 emissions, is to consider the high-volume replacement of cement …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of Mix design parameters on the properties of cementitious composites incorporating volcanic ash and dune sand

J Bawab, H El-Hassan, A El-Dieb, J Khatib - Developments in the Built …, 2023 - Elsevier
This study examines the properties of cementitious composites incorporating volcanic ash
(VA) and dune sand. The effect of five mix design parameters was studied using the Taguchi …

[HTML][HTML] Volcanic rocks in the 21st century: Multifaceted applications for sustainable development

H Yang, H Diao, S **a - Green Technologies and Sustainability, 2025 - Elsevier
Volcanic rocks, with their diverse physicochemical properties, are pivotal in numerous
scientific and industrial applications. This review comprehensively examines the …

Modeling and optimizing the properties of mortars based on natural pozzolan, silica sand, and recycled brick waste mixture design: A technical and environmental …

NEH Khitas, K Hebbache, A Douadi, M Boutlikht… - … and Building Materials, 2025 - Elsevier
Environmental degradation is escalating due to increasing pollution caused by raw material
depletion and the growing demand for concrete products. Manufacturing various building …

Assessing the compressive strength of eco-friendly concrete made with rice husk ash: A hybrid artificial intelligence-aided technique

R Kazemi, SA Emamian, M Arashpour - Structures, 2024 - Elsevier
Providing an eco-friendly replacement for cement in cementitious materials mitigates not
only its consumption but also the environmental effects such as extraction of natural …

[HTML][HTML] Recycling Water Hyacinth as Supplementary Cementitious Material, Admixture, and Fiber in Mortar and Concrete: Current Trends and Research Gaps

G García, R Cabrera, J Rolón, R Pichardo - Recycling, 2025 - mdpi.com
This review explores the potential of water hyacinth (WH) as a sustainable material in
cement-based applications, focusing on its use as an addition, admixture, and fiber …

Synergistic enhancement of g-C3N4/CoAl-LDH nanoflower and mineral admixtures on the properties of nano-engineered cementitious composites

L Lu, Z Yang, P Ning, GC Marano, Y Zhang - Construction and Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
The nano-engineered cementitious composites (NCC) were prepared using gC 3 N 4/CoAl-
LDH nanoflower (nano-CN/L), in combination with mineral admixtures including fly ash (FA) …

Modified natural seawater sea-sand concrete: Linking microstructure to mechanical performance

QH Luo, SE Fang - Journal of Building Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
The rich availability of seawater and sea sand offers an alternative material resource for
concrete production. However, the mechanical performance and durability of such concrete …

[HTML][HTML] Investigating chloride-induced corrosion in reinforced concrete structures using laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy

AF Shalabi, OSB Al-Amoudi, MA Al-Osta… - Case Studies in …, 2024 - Elsevier
Reinforced concrete structures face significant annual expenditures in combating rebar
corrosion, with chloride penetration identified as a major contributor. This study employs …